Our work
In order to promote improvement and changes to bolster existing realities and to support the growth of new ones, KOFAP seeks at engaging a more direct contact with all the fisheries stakeholders, as well as resource users within a framework of a more effective governance. A reinforced collaboration with fishing communities, associations and enterprises, government agencies, academia, CSOs and NGOs is the way towards a better strategy for food security, improved livelihoods, more efficient and enhanced working conditions, and equity for all.
To leave no one behind, we must support fishing communities, provide aid and technical assistance and, if necessary, new tools and capacity support.
Where we work
Within this context, the work of KOFAP and all related projects aims at achieving a more sustainable, innovative and collaborative fisheries and aquaculture sector through a comprehensive approach in focused areas.
Food systems transformation
It is estimated that between 713 and 757 million people, may have faced hunger in 2023. Providing sustainable and nutritious food to the global population is a global challenge which engages all those involved in the food production, processing and trade. Our food systems need a sustainable transformation to generate food security in the present, not compromising the well-being of future generations.
Innovation
The Sustainable Development Goal 14 is about the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean, seas and marine resources. The concept of sustainability is increasingly being linked to that of innovation, as a mean to build more resilient food systems and more efficient management of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in a sustainable manner.
Digital agriculture
Technological innovations and digital technologies are changing the food production systems. The emerging digital system has the potential to boost stakeholders’ access to information, helping to increase production and productivity but has to face with some constraints, such as the possibility to access to the digital tolls and the ability to collect, analyze and use data to optimize agricultural practices.
Partnership and private sector
In line with the SDG17, which sees the implementation and the revitalization of global partnership as a means to reach a sustainable development, FAO supports an effective collaboration with governments, civil society, private sector, academia, research centres and cooperatives, to meet the Zero Hunger Challenge.